OSHA Inspection: KIRK WOOD PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

May 14, 2019

Abate by

May 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,334 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): (1) All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces must be kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:    On or about February 22, 2019, employees were exposed to slips and falls while working in the facility because sawdust was allowed to accumulate on the floor.

Issued

May 14, 2019

Abate by

May 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,501 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    On or about February 22, 2019, a personal protective equipment hazard assessment was not conducted to evaluate and establish the use of all required personal protective equipment such as protective footwear and hand protection when handling pallets.

Issued

May 14, 2019

Abate by

May 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1)(i): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE on knowing when PPE is necessary:  On or about February 22, 2019, employees were handling pallets and the employer did not provide training to each employee on when to use protective footwear and hand protection.

Issued

May 14, 2019

Abate by

May 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1)(ii): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE on knowing what PPE is necessary:  On or about February 22, 2019, employees were handling pallets and the employer did not provide training to each employee on what PPE is required such as protective footwear and hand protection.

Issued

May 14, 2019

Abate by

May 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used protective footwear when working in areas where there was a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet were exposed to electrical hazards:  On or about February 22, 2019, at the pallet dismantling area, an employee was exposed to foot injuries and puncture wounds while handling pallets that had protruding nails, splinters and broken wooden parts and the employer did not require the use of foot protection.

Issued

May 14, 2019

Abate by

May 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; and punctures:    On or about February 22, 2019, at the pallet dismantling area, an employee was exposed to cuts, lacerations, abrasions and puncture wounds while handling pallets that had protruding nails, splinters and broken wooden parts and the employer did not require the use of hand protection.

Issued

May 14, 2019

Abate by

May 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,334 · Current $2,025 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:    On or about February 22, 2019, prior to allowing an employee to use the forklift, the employer did not ensure that each operator had completed formal instruction training, practical training and an evaluation.

Issued

May 14, 2019

Abate by

May 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer shall certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l). The certification shall include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:    On or about February 22, 2019, the employer did not document the required certification for each operator which included; the operators name, date of training, date of evaluation and the name of the person conducting the evaluation.

Issued

May 14, 2019

Abate by

May 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,834 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(r)(4): Suitable guard(s) were not provided to reduce to a minimum the hazard due to the point of operation of the exposed saw blade:     On or about February 22, 2019, an employee was exposed to amputation hazards while using the dismantler saw to cut wooden pallets because the blade was not guarded.

Issued

May 14, 2019

Abate by

May 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,334 · Current $2,025 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed:    On or about February 22, 2019, employees were exposed to electrical hazards while accessing the electrical panel to control the lighting in the facility because there were unused openings in the panel.

Issued

May 14, 2019

Abate by

May 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,501 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    On or about February 22, 2019, an employee was exposed to electrical hazards while plugging in a cord that powered a saw because the faceplate was not secured.